Metalheads surely already know, since the Englishmen behind The Number of the Beast and Powerslave revealed their latest tour plans late last week. But in case you missed it: Iron Maiden's next invasion of North America begins June 9 in Dallas and 10 days later arrives at San Manuel Amphitheatre (formerly Hyundai Pavilion) in Devore.

The outing, dubbed The Final Frontier -- just like the Bruce Dickinson-led band's forthcoming 15th album, and first in four years, due in late summer -- also will feature Dream Theater opening.

"We're still working on the set list for these summer shows," Dickinson says, "but this time it will cover the whole history of the band, and I can hint that we will be playing a taster from the new album. We already have the designs for the new Final Frontier stage show, which we are building to bring out with us, so this summer tour will be a bit of a preview for the fans. It's certainly looking very spectacular at this stage ... with a brand new Eddie and an amazing light show."

Stay tuned for more details, though expect that tickets will go on sale March 20.

Elsewhere ... Sought-after Toronto MC and Lil Wayne pal Drake will make his debut at Club Nokia on May 13, which should be pretty close to the release dates of his full-length debut, Thank Me Later. Tickets are on sale Friday at 10 a.m.